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M V Stone
Hong Kong Department
17 February 1992
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HONG KONG: APPOINTMENT of DIRECTOR OF AUDIT
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The Governor wishes to appoint Mr B G Jenney as Director
of Audit with effect from 5 March 1992.
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That we approve the appointment, although it may arouse
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Background and Argument what is the very inpoutat affontment
for at which a shoul 3. Hong Kong require the Secretary of State's approval, be considere under the Audit Ordinance, for this appointment. Normally we would do this at Departmental or AUS level because appointment of a Director of Audit is usually non
controversial.
4.
However, Mr Jenney's appointment could arouse controversy as the Governor flags up.
5. Mr Jenney will be 57 this year and has served in Finance Branch since 1974. The Governor is clear that his extensive
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